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Rub Out the Words: Letters 1959-1974 - Penguin Modern Classics
William S. Burroughs
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Rub Out the Words: Letters 1959-1974 - Penguin Modern Classics
William S. Burroughs
Features letters that cover the activities of Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, and Jack Kerouac in the years that gave birth to the "Beat Generation". Written mostly to Ginsberg or Kerouac, this title includes letters that provide a glimpse into Burroughs' psyche, revealing his struggle with drug addiction, and his confusion over his sexual identity.
480 pages, Illustrations, ports.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | March 7, 2013 |
| ISBN13 | 9780141189802 |
| Publishers | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Pages | 496 |
| Dimensions | 131 × 199 × 23 mm · 346 g |
| Language | English |
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